On June 24, 2026, northern Venezuela was hit by two consecutive earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, leading to many deaths and widespread damage to infrastructure.

2026年6月24日，委內瑞拉北部接連發生兩次規模分別為7.2與7.5級的地震，導致多人死亡，基礎設施遭受廣泛破壞。

The two earthquakes happened only 39 seconds apart, with the center in Yaracuy state. They caused terrible damage along the northern coast, especially in La Guaira. The interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, reported 1,943 deaths and over 10,000 injuries; however, these numbers are being questioned. A preliminary report from NASA using satellite imagery suggests that about 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed, which is much higher than the government's estimate of 855 buildings. Experts emphasize that the collapse was caused by soft soil and a failure to follow safety building codes, which was made worse by long-term economic problems and a lack of investment in emergency services.

這兩次地震僅相隔39秒，震央位於亞拉庫伊州（Yaracuy）。它們對北岸造成了嚴重損毀，特別是在拉古艾拉（La Guaira）。由德爾西·羅德里格斯（Delcy Rodríguez）領導的臨時政府報告指出有1,943人死亡及超過10,000人受傷；然而，這些數字受到質疑。NASA利用衛星圖像的初步報告顯示，約有58,870棟建築受損或毀壞，遠高於政府估計的855棟。專家強調，倒塌是由於土質鬆軟且未能遵守建築安全規範所致，而長期的經濟問題與缺乏對緊急服務的投資，使情況 더욱惡化。

From a political perspective, the United States has changed its approach and sent significant help, including 300 first responders, transport aircraft, and naval ships to help reopen ports. Washington has also promised over $300 million in aid. Furthermore, rescue teams from Jordan, El Salvador, Mexico, and several Asian countries have arrived. Despite this, the humanitarian situation is still critical. The UN reports that up to 6.8 million people may be affected by shortages of food, water, and medicine. Additionally, the World Health Organization warned that diseases like measles could spread because 38 hospitals have collapsed and vaccination rates are low.

從政治角度來看，美國改變了做法並提供了大量援助，包括300名第一線救援人員、運輸機及海軍艦艇以協助重新開放港口。華盛頓亦承諾提供超過3億美元的援助。此外，來自約旦、薩爾瓦多、墨西哥及數個亞洲國家的救援隊已抵達。儘管如此，人道主義情況依然危急。聯合國報告指出，高達680萬人可能受到食物、水與藥品短缺的影響。此外，世界衛生組織警告，由於38家醫院倒塌且疫苗接種率低，麻疹等疾病可能會傳播。

One major controversy involves the Hotel Santuario La Llanada in La Guaira. Reports state that about 146 Venezuelans, who had been deported from the U.S. just hours before the earthquakes, were at the hotel when it collapsed. Survivors claim that detainees were locked inside the building, which prevented them from escaping. While some survived, many are still missing or dead. Consequently, this has led to strong criticism of both U.S. deportation policies and the Venezuelan government's failure to protect people in its care.

其中一項重大爭議涉及拉古艾拉的聖所拉亞納達酒店（Hotel Santuario La Llanada）。報告指出，約146名在地震發生前僅數小時被美國驅逐出境的委內瑞拉人，當時正身處該酒店，隨後酒店倒塌。倖存者聲稱，被拘留者被鎖在建築物內，導致他們無法逃生。雖然部分人倖存，但許多人仍失蹤或死亡。因此，這導致美國的驅逐政策以及委內瑞拉政府未能保護其照顧對象而受到強烈批評。

The region remains in a state of emergency, with approximately 50,000 people still missing and a growing health crisis threatening those who have lost their homes.

該地區仍處於緊急狀態，約有50,000人仍然失蹤，且日益嚴重的健康危機正威脅著失去家園的人們。